Takanotsume
Heirloom pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- Heirloom
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 75-95 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Also known as
| Name | Kind | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hawk's Claw | Synonym |
Commonly confused with
These are different varieties. A name shared between them does not make them the same seed.
- different variety
Santaka
Two Japanese drying chiles of similar type, routinely substituted for one another in the seed trade.
Origin & history
The Japanese 'hawk's claw', a small upright chile dried whole and used in ichimi and shichimi togarashi and in simmered dishes.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 75-95 days | |
| Scoville heat | 40,000-50,000 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- heirloom
Facing Heaven
75-95 days
- heirloom
Santaka
75-95 days
- heirloom
Chinese Five Color
70-90 days
- heirloom
Tabaquero
80-100 days
- heirloom
Ají Cito
100-130 days
- heirloom
Ají Pineapple
100-120 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 1 source, all commercial catalogs. No independent reference documents this variety yet.
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog · Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., Seed Catalog